BrainStuff Classics: Should You Really Take Fish Oil Pills?

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BrainStuff Classics: Should You Really Take Fish Oil Pills?

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Apr 17, 2022

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Conventional wisdom has long said fish oil pills are a great nutritional boost, but recent research shows they don't have the cardiovascular benefits we once thought. Learn who should still consider taking them in this episode of BrainStuff.

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BrainStuff Classics: Should You Really Take Fish Oil Pills?

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